Tinubu Mourns Ex-Oyo Governor Olunloyo, Hails His Legacy

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Oyo State over the death of Dr. Victor Omololu Olunloyo, former governor of the old Oyo State and a renowned academic.

In a statement released on Saturday, President Tinubu, on behalf of the Federal Government, extended sympathies to the Olunloyo family and all those who admired the elder statesman and mathematician.

Dr. Olunloyo, a prodigy in his field, earned a PhD in applied mathematics and number theory from St. Andrews University in Scotland at the age of 25. By 27, he had become a commissioner in the Western Region and later served as commissioner in the successor Western State.

As the founding rector of both The Polytechnic Ibadan and the Kwara State Polytechnic, Dr. Olunloyo laid strong academic and administrative foundations that continue to shape the institutions.

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President Tinubu praised Dr. Olunloyo’s lifelong dedication to education and intellectual advancement, noting that his impact as a teacher, scholar, and leader will remain etched in the annals of Nigeria’s history.

“Dr. Olunloyo will be celebrated in academic circles for his brilliance and foundational contributions to applied mathematics and number theory. As an educator, he profoundly influenced future leaders and fortified educational institutions,” Tinubu said.

Reflecting on Olunloyo’s brief stint as governor, President Tinubu described his leadership as visionary and impactful, despite the military interruption that brought it to an abrupt end.

The President hailed Olunloyo’s enduring commitment to national unity, progress, and scholarship, adding, “His contributions will remain enduring milestones in the nation’s history.”

President Tinubu prayed for the repose of the soul of the late governor and asked God to comfort the bereaved family and all who mourn the loss of a distinguished statesman.